Unlocking the Hybrid Drupal Solution for Custom Software Development

Description: The PDF of the presentation can be found here: https://www.sandstormdesign.com/midcamp-2025

In this session, we'll explore how to leverage a hybrid Drupal solution to build custom software that combines the power of Drupal with modern frontend frameworks like ReactJS or VueJS. Rather than going full headless or decoupled, this approach allows Drupal to handle most backend work and core pages, while JavaScript frameworks are used for highly interactive, app-like components. By taking advantage of Drupal’s out-of-the-box capabilities—such as user management, database setup, and content control panels—you can streamline development and create dynamic experiences. We'll dive into how this hybrid approach works, showcasing Aleaquo, property management software that integrates Drupal and VueJS to manage property insurance for clients as well as insurance providers, making traditionally complex, paper-drive processes more efficient and user-friendly.

Key takeaways include gaining confidence in Drupal as the right choice for such a tech stack versus building a fully custom solution, and understanding how this approach can lead to greater development efficiency. You’ll leave with practical insights into creating engaging, scalable custom software combining the strengths of both Drupal and frontend javascript frameworks.